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Vietnam's Government is set to release a resolution this month aimed at boosting the use of e-Government programmes.
The target is for the country to break into the UN E-Government Readiness Index (EDGI)'s top four in ASEAN by 2016, and the top three by 2017, reported Hai Quan (Customs) newspaper.
The resolution aims to boost the development of e-government and enhance the quality and efficiency of state agencies to better serve the public and enterprises.
It will also make state agencies' activities on the internet more transparent.
According to the 2014 EDGI, Vietnam ranked 99th out of 193 countries worldwide, and fifth among ASEAN countries.
Promoting the application of IT in management activities is one of the main focuses of the Government's efforts to improve the business environment and enhance national competitiveness.
The percentage of enterprises conducting electronic tax declarations last year increased from 65 percent to 95 percent.
The time it took to pay taxes also fell from 537 to 247 hours per year.
A national one-door customs mechanism has been launched with the aim of reducing customs clearance time from 21 to 14 days for exports and 13 days for imports, while bringing down costs by 10-20 percent.
The Ministry of Health is also focusing on IT applications in the healthcare sector.
Last year, all central-level hospitals applied computing software, while the percentage in provincial and district level hospitals was 68 percent and 61 percent.
The Ministry of Health is piloting electronic medical files and hospital management systems at the National Hospital of Pediatric, Thanh Hoa Pediatric Hospital, National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Hospital of Traditional Medicine, Ha Tinh General Hospital and Hue Central Hospital.
These hospitals will receive funding to upgrade their management software to provide better services for both doctors and patients.
The sector also plans to 𒉰issue electronic health insurance cards by 2018, aiming to save time and increase the effectiveness of medical examinations and treatment.-VNA
Applying advanced technology is a prerequisite for Vietnamese enterprises to ensure competitive capacity in the context of deep integration, which opens both benefits and setbacks for the country.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has requested commercial banks to strictly implement a Government support credit lending programme which aims to help famers and businesses operating in agriculture.
The Government will ask the National Assembly Standing Committee for permission to spend an additional 128 billion VND (5.9 million USD) on buying seeds for the national reserve.
Nguyen Thi Hong, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), on August 19 met the media to explain the SBV’s decision to raise the interbank USD/VND exchange rate.
A key highlight will be the technology cluster pavilion, showcasing top enterprises selected for their innovation, market potential, and practical applications. These firms will display flagship products and solutions, supported by government policies to strengthen the tech sector.
Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
The average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.
A view of FPT Software Company in Ha Noi. (Photo: reviewcompany.vn)
